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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.27, 1,160.79 and 445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.27, 1,160.79 and 445.91 is: 667.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.27 : 1,160.79 = 445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.27/1,160.79 = 445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.27x = 1,160.79 × 445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.27x = 517,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,607.87/775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.65

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